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___ As Trump rails, US allies take lead in changing trade rules GENEVA (AP) — While the Trump administration and China fight over trade, Canada and the European Union are quietly trying to update the rulebook of commerce that has barely budged since the start of the internet.

Business Highlights

___ China's growth slows as officials try to reassure investors BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth has sunk to a post-global crisis low as officials launch a media blitz to reassure investors about its sagging stock market.

How major US stock indexes fared Friday

U.S. stocks gave up an early rally Friday and struggled to another mixed finish as investors continued sell former favorites like retailers.